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Meet the Press Sees 5-Month Ratings High With President Donald Trump Interview

It marked the largest win for the show over ABC News' This Week with George Stephanopoulos in more than a year.

“Uncle” Jimmy Dodds, Former Kansas City Podcast, Tv Co-host, Dies At 64

"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."

Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Graham Bunn Returns to Mornings at 96.9 The Kat

"Influence of our locally established talent across multiple dayparts allows for greater community engagement"

20 Brands In 20 Days: Ashley Wilson, 96.9 The Kat, Charlotte

We have the same struggles as everybody else. We want to provide escapism and let people know we’re right there in it with them.”

Graham Bunn Joins Mornings At 96.9 The Kat Charlotte

He joinsincumbent Sarah Lee. Bunn was first known as a contestant on the fourth season of “The Bachelorette.”

Dan Bernstein Losing His Job Should Make On-Air Talent Reconsider Social Media

"When high profile people are accessible anytime of the day by the entire world, they're going to hear a lot of noise. Sometimes those tweets are designed to generate a negative reaction, and our industry's most passionate people can't always look away."

Paul Schadt Set To Host His Final Show At 96.9 The Kat Charlotte

Schadt has had a 44-year career in Charlotte radio, with 27 years at 96.9 The Kat.

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Shows of 2024

"56 programmers, consultants, and executives voted on the Country category, which was the largest participation for all formats in this series."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Country Radio Program Directors of 2024

"66 Country radio program directors received votes on ballots turned in by our voters. 19 earned at least one 1st place vote"

Longtime Charlotte Radio Host Paul Schadt Announces Retirement

Paul Schadt, longtime co-host of “The Paul Schadt & Sarah Lee Morning Show” at “96.9 The Kat,” Charlotte, NC, has announced he will retire in February 2025.

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“Uncle” Jimmy Dodds, Former Kansas City Podcast, Tv Co-host, Dies At 64

"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."

Bill Cody Dead: WSM Nashville Loses Iconic Morning Voice

"Bill Cody was one of country radio's most enduring voices"

Triple Tigers Country Artist Shane Profitt to Perform at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit, Damion ‘Damizza’ Young Joins the Lineup

"Shane is currently on the road opening for Luke Bryan but he's taking a slight detour to join us in NYC to perform for our attendees."

Trend Jacking: The Low-Cost Marketing Strategy Radio Needs Right Now

"One word of caution: do not jack what you do not understand."